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Corrections committee to use new Appropriations memo to press agencies on program effectiveness

House Corrections & Institutions Committee · January 16, 2026
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Summary

Chairs told members Appropriations circulated a memo asking agencies to include organizational overviews, statutory duties, and justification for new requests; five committee members will pre-review the memo and prepare targeted questions for BTS and DOC before testimony.

Committee leaders told members Jan. 15 they met with leadership from House Appropriations about a revised memo that will change how agencies present budget testimony.

Speaker 2 said Appropriations asked committees to require more robust presentations: organizational overviews, prior-year accomplishments, statutory and legislative requirements, new funding…

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